KINGSTON — A local man hit Lowe's and Home Depot stores in Ulster County for nearly $2,800, according to state police.

Fenton W. Terbush, 42, of Kerhonkson would take merchandise to the return desk at one of the stores and ask for a refund, claiming he had lost the receipt. In return, he got store credit cards worth $2,758.37, according to a press release.

Police charged him Monday with felony grand larceny, misdemeanor petit larceny and felony scheming to defraud.He was arraigned in Town of Ulster Court and sent to the Ulster County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail. He is due back in court Monday.